Phil Jackson (2004)

Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times

Phil Jackson tries to fire up the Lakers during the Western Conference playoffs in 2004, when the star-laden team -- which included Gary Payton and Karl Malone joining their ranks -- was beaten by the Detroit Pistons in the NBA Finals.

Phil Jackson tries to fire up the Lakers during the Western Conference playoffs in 2004, when the star-laden team -- which included Gary Payton and Karl Malone joining their ranks -- was beaten by the Detroit Pistons in the NBA Finals. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Phil Jackson tries to fire up the Lakers during the Western Conference playoffs in 2004, when the star-laden team -- which included Gary Payton and Karl Malone joining their ranks -- was beaten by the Detroit Pistons in the NBA Finals.